In support of this great initiative, WSBC has assisted Platinum Partner NewsLocal and The Daily Telegraph by announcing this great opportunity to all its manufacturing members through WSBC’s social media platforms.

As a result, half a dozen manufacturing organisations have been put forward. It’s not too late to submit an application and WSBC encourages all its members to participate in submission or nomination.

 

Champions Of The West is a celebration of all that is great in Western Sydney.

It is an opportunity to recognise the west is full of talent, ingenuity, creativity and determination.

Champions Of The West comprises a grants competition for 12 awards, each boasting a $10,000 prize for individuals, groups and businesses.

An additional grant of $10,000 will be awarded to the ‘Champion of Champions’ winner, encouraging people to get behind their peers who are nominated finalists.

What kind of ideas are we looking for? Anything that will be of benefit to the community and requires a grant to help the project come to life, such as:

• Community – facility upgrades, infrastructure, new works or equipment;
  
• Environment – restoration and protection, volunteer program funding;
  
• Indigenous – arts, up-skilling, scholarships;
  
• Sport – equipment, uniforms, training, health improvements;
  
• Small business – new products or services;
  
• Education – primary, secondary, day care, special needs, TAFE;
  
• Arts – skills development, new work, residencies;
  
• Employment – training, job placement, social entrepreneurship;
  
• Young Achiever – scholarships, workshops;
  
• Health – aged care, clinical funding, training;
  
• Tourism – attractions, historical/cultural sites, interpretive programs; and
  
• Manufacturing/Innovation – training/development, new products or services.
  

Who can apply for a grant? Anyone that lives or works in Western Sydney as determined by the Council boundaries referenced in the Champions Of The West Guidelines. Applicants under the age of 18 must obtain prior permission of their legal parent or guardian.

Can I refer an organisation or business? You can make a referral on behalf of an organisation or business. Please complete the form below to the best of your knowledge and we will contact the nominated business or organisation if we require further information.

Applications can be submitted between Sunday 13 April 2014 and Sunday 11 May 2014.